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Christmas Presents: Life in Progress | Lloyd Casey
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Lloyd Aloysius Casey - born December 18, 1926 in Anaheim, California; will die anytime from June 12, 2007 to perhaps 2016 in Dublin, Ohio. Casey married Mary Grace Wells of Baltimore, Maryland on September 3, 1949. Charles Mark was born on June 28, 1950, Kevin Emmett on May 27, 1952, John Patrick on March 15, 1954, Paul Francis on July 11, 1956, Colleen Ann on March 14, 1959, Christopher Wells on August 7, 1963 and Kathleen Mary on January 14, 1969. In January 1980, Casey considering that he might be dead by 1981, made an effort to write some thoughts about life to be given to his and Gracie's children as a Christmas present. Still being alive in 1990 he did another Christmas present and then again in 2000. He quit but did write special requests. This book, to be given to each of the seven in 2007 is the last of such Christmas presents. Other than trying to be an acceptable father, he had numerous adventures. If he becomes what society considers "mature" before he dies it will be a surprise to himself and those who know him. His signature sign off on correspondence, love, peace, joy, pretty well sums up what he has valued. 2007 is a year to end this. Gracie and Casey are alive and in reasonably good health. All seven are alive and making the best of their lives. We have thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. What more could anyone want?
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SaunteringVaguelyDownwards
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The members of our campus literary magazine brought in books to wrap up and leave out in front of the Little Free Library for anyone who needs a gift for someone to take!

We think the library looks like Snoopy's dog house all decorated. 🎍🎄

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Kshakal
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My book haul from Christmas!

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Kimberlone
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twinkletoes74 I'd love a pile of presents like that under my tree. 3y
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Caroline2
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Thank you so much @rockpools for the lovely gift! 😀 it‘s under the tree and it‘s all very exciting! 😆 #jbuk

rockpools Merry Christmas! (You‘re welcome to open it whenever 😁) 3y
eraderneely Santa‘s riding a brontosaurus! 3y
Caroline2 @rockpools Oh lovely! Thanks! 😊 3y
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melissajayne
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My #canuckchristmasswap package arrived today. Sorry for ripping it open.

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Bookgoil
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Got my #jolabokaflodswap gift from @PurpleTulipGirl I guess USPS works after 6 pm on a Sunday now because it wasn‘t there when I took my dogs out last night 😂 now to hide it in the bedroom! @MaleficentBookDragon

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TheDaysGoBy
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AkashaVampie
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So just ordered the last of the xmas presents. Only have to wait for them all to arrive and wrap them. Glad to be done before December this year.

@ElizaMarie @AsYouWish @jb72

Ilirwen Oh. I need to get started on that now. We‘re in the middle of a move so I haven‘t had time yet. 3y
AkashaVampie @Ilirwen we usually are doing it at the last second. But we've actually haven't had money problems this year. So we did thing early. 3y
NikkiM5 😯 I feel behind 😂 3y
AkashaVampie @NikkiM5 dont feel bad. Like I said we usually wait til the last min. Haha 3y
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cwarnier
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#wintergames #teamfozziwig @Clwojick @stayingcurious @Barkingmadrun
I struggled with this one. I had to google a lot of names on this list. Let me know if I got some wrong. 41pts

BarkingMadRead Got em all! 4y
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Kati15
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Pickpick

I didn‘t get any books for Christmas but I did get two gift cards for BAM‘s this Christmas which I am going to the bookstore today and get more books. lol 😂 But my favorite gift this year was my new black boots that I got this year for Christmas. #elfies, #WinterGames, @Clwojick @StayCurious @Bookwormjillk

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Gissy
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I'm sorry to post everything late. It has been a busy Christmas with a death in the family and hospitalization from another family member. We are managing the best we can all the situations. But here is a happy moment. This is the first picture from my #CreepyChristmasSwap box from @Twainy I love the box already. She mentioned that is cold from where she is, here we have had some hot days. Let's see what is inside @teebe

Lmstraubie So sorry 💔 Sending hugs 🤗 4y
Andrew65 Sending positive thoughts. 😢😊 4y
BookNAround I‘m so sorry! Love and healing for your family. 4y
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thegirlwiththelibrarybag I love your tree! Very unique! Wishing you all the best during this time. 4y
DGRachel Sending big hugs to you and your family. That definitely sounds like a rough start to the holiday season! 4y
Eggs So sorry for your tough situations. May you find peace and serenity in the coming days💕 4y
Bklover I‘m so sorry for your loss and the difficult time you are having. I hope the new year brings you some peace and joy. ❤️ 4y
Twainy 🤗🥰 4y
EH2018 Thinking of you! 4y
CaliforniaCay So sorry for your loss, sending you positive vibes 💚❤ 4y
Andrew65 @Gissy That‘s why I love this community, so supportive. 😊 4y
mabell I‘m so sorry for your loss @Gissy 😔 And the worry for your family. Sending you love and the magic of the season. ❤️🌟 4y
DaveGreen7777 I‘m so sorry you‘re going through all that, Gissy! 😢 Sending healing energy and best wishes to you and your family! 4y
Chrissyreadit Just saw this post Gissy- I‘m sorry - I hope you are feeling love and support from family and friends in real life and virtual life. 4y
JenlovesJT47 I‘m so sorry for the loss in your family. Sending hugs from me and Jace! 🤗 Thank you for always being so sweet and for sending the amazing package for #CreepyChristmas - Jace absolutely loves the robe (will post a pic soon!), you are so generous! I hope things get better for you and your family. ❤️😘❤️ 4y
Avanders Aww so sorry to hear about such difficult holidays. 😢♥️♥️ 4y
Gissy Thank you to all of you! I'm posting late because there are many things happening but we are managing the situations. I have been reading at the hospital or late at night. Thank You 😘 @mabell @DaveGreen7777 @Chrissyreadit @JenlovesJT47 @Avanders 😘😘😘😘😘 4y
Gissy @JenlovesJT47 I read in one of your posts that he likes the muppets so when I saw that pj and robe I couldn't resist. I even was checking his size☺️You will receive soon another box, after new year. 4y
JenlovesJT47 You‘re so awesome, thank you so much! 🤗 4y
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Kati15
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Pickpick
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Kshakal
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Package of puppies... I would be ok with this but I am not sure how Chewie would feel about it!! #wintergames #teamnutcracker @Bookworm54

Karisa Me too! 🐶🐶🐶 And... I have a cat named Chewie! 🤣 4y
Kshakal @Karisa oh my gosh!! That is awesome!! 4y
VioletMoonBooks Bag of Kittens 🐱 4y
Kshakal @VioletMoonBooks 👍👍👍 4y
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StayCurious
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#WinterGames Team #ReadNosedReindeer I‘m getting Small Hotsauce apparently - no thank you! Comment below with your answers.

TheEllieMo A Cup of Books....... I hope it‘s a big cup! 4y
jenniferw88 A bundle of polaroids! 4y
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Cosyreader A house of gold 👌 4y
TorieStorieS Either Small Cookies or Small Concert Tickets.... 😔 4y
SpiderCrafts A basket of snow 😛❄️ the workplace is often gifting them. 4y
AnneCecilie Container of gold (at least I will be able to buy all the books 😉) 4y
CaitZ Room of kittens! 4y
Mogoeg Bundle of chocolate. Really, that's probably the best of all possible options! 4y
Crazeedi Basket of snow! 🙄😉😍 4y
Allylu Box of pizza! Wow! 🍕 4y
overtheedge A container of snow 4y
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Kshakal
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I wish when I wrapped gifts it looked like this!! #presents #hollyjollyreading @OriginalCyn620 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

OriginalCyn620 Me too! I‘m horrible at it! 4y
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Beatlefan129
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It‘s here @AmberWB ! I can‘t wait to open it! #JolabokflodSwap

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CareBear
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My Black Friday Book outlet came in!!! I did get a couple as gifts (not pictured), but mostly, for me 😆

Liz_M Looks like some good reading is ahead! 4y
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DePaepe
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Got my package today! Super excited for opening day! Thank you @bridge12 #jolabokaflodswap

bridge12 Yeah! I was worried with all the snow we got here it would take WAY longer. Happy it arrived safely to you 4y
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suzie.reads
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LibrarianRyan uyeah. Love the paper. 4y
suzie.reads @LibrarianRyan me too I love penguins 🐧🐧🐧 4y
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cwarnier
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cwarnier
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#selfiescavengerhunt #wintergames #teamfozziwig @Clwojick @StayCurious @BarkingMadRun
Selfie wrapping books as gifts. My hand is in there 😀
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BarkingMadRead 😂😂😂 4y
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LA_Mead
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Hey #Poutinepenpals and #jolabokaflodswap swappers! I realized I forgot to post a picture of mailing off my parcels, but rest assured I sent them out in the mail a few days ago so they should be there soon!!!! #canuckchristmasswap

kelseynicburke Hey! Just wanted to double check that you've received a package from Nova Scotia recently 😄 4y
LA_Mead @kelseynicburke oh! I‘m so sorry!!! It‘s been absolutely hectic around here, but I got it a few days ago 🙃 Sorry to make you worry! 4y
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MommyOfTwo
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The kids helped me wrap some presents for the cousins. I didn‘t think to take a picture while we were wrapping. #WinterGames #TheFilthyAnimals

InBooksILive Cute wrapping paper! 4y
ReadingVampire Oooo where did you get the Harry Potter paper? 4y
MommyOfTwo @Puredragonstar I bought that after Christmas last year at Target. 4y
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Mitch
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Oh - I love Mr B‘s Emporium catalogue... might need to leave it careless around the house for Mr K to notice!

Jee_HookedOnBookz Oh wow! That illustration is gorgeous! 4y
Mitch @Jee_HookedOnBookz it‘s by the same woman who paints the shop! 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz Wow! She's so talented! She shd illustrate some books or sell her works! ❤️ ❤️ 4y
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callielafleur
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Got some pretty sweet items today! I'm super excited to read all 3, but the 007 Diaries is going to be great- Roger Moore kept a diary of his days filming Live and Let Die, and it's just gone back into print. This will also fulfill the #booked2019 category of book associated with a podcast, since they spoke about it extensively on the James Bonding podcast, and were likely partially responsible for the interest in a re-release.

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Kshakal
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Loving the secret Santa gifts... the joy on their faces is amazing!!! #teachersoflitsy

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MaGoose
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My #ChristmasBookSwap gift is on its way to @AmberWB . Thanks @MyBookSwapClub for hosting this swap.

#Christmasgift

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Jas16
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I received the nicest surprise package from @AmyG I am going to try to be good and not open it until Christmas (although there is no way the chocolate will make it). Thank you so much my friend for giving me something special to look forward to!

AmyG My pleasure! 😘 5y
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StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego
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💚❤📚

Lovesbooks87 Love this and it is so true! 5y
Seesydneyread Currently sending this to family and friends 😂 5y
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teebe
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Today I received a fantastic-smelling package from @LA_Mead — I assume it‘s for the #StuffedStockingSwap? Can‘t wait to open it, something in there smells likes Christmas 🎄

LA_Mead Yay! Glad it made it to you! 😊 5y
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BeansPage
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Oh yeah it's coming!!!
#MakeMeReadIt @TheReadingMermaid

Andrew65 Can‘t wait, already choosing books 😂😂😂😂😳🙀🤪😜 6y
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tammysue Sounds good 👍🏻 6y
keys_on_fire Yay!! 6y
RebelReader Wahoo! 6y
ferskner I can't wait! 6y
shellleigh33 🙌🏻 6y
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laurieluna
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My Christmas present/christmas purchases shelf is filling. Very Outlander heavy! I haven't had the pleasure of opening any of my book deliveries so far though as it's my partner who keeps answering the door and opening them for me! 😬 I keep telling him off but he finds it hilarious. Opening them is part of the fun 😣

Cheshirecat913 Completely agree, the joy of opening boxes! 6y
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MicheleinPhilly
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“I gots a squeaky penguin.”

DGRachel Yay! 😍🐶🐧 6y
hermyknee Awww ❤️ 6y
DivineDiana Too cute! ❤️ 6y
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batsy 😍😍 6y
Bookzombie 💕🐶 6y
Christine11 So cute ! 😍 6y
JamieArc What a beauty! 6y
Cinfhen ❤️❤️Merry Christmas 😘😘😘sending love 6y
Soubhiville Yay! Fun! 6y
PurpleyPumpkin Aww, so sweet! 😍 6y
Ashley_Nicoletto 😂😂 Merry Christmas! 6y
DebinHawaii 🐶❤️ 6y
LeahBergen And how long did squeaky penguin retain his innards? Happy Holidays to you and Pickles! 😘😘 6y
MicheleinPhilly @LeahBergen MAYBE 10 minutes??? 6y
Cathythoughts Nice one 👍✨✨ 6y
diovival 😂 6y
Mimi28 Aaaaawww!! ❤️❤️ 6y
Megabooks So cute! What a good girl!! ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
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PandaPanda
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Look at this super cool bookish present I got for Christmas!! (Early Christmas with part of my family I won't see day of)

ReadingRover I keep eyeing that online and each time I decide to suck it up and buy it it‘s out of stock!!! It‘s good to know that it‘s as cool as it seems! 6y
dylanisreading Ooh I saw this on SBTB. So cool! 6y
PandaPanda @ReadingRover @bianca it's actually cooler in person for some reason I thought it would have to be plugged in but you don't so it's perfect for travelling! 6y
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AlaMich I‘ve seen that online too and thought it was nifty! 😊 6y
Jhullie How gorgeous! I love it ❤️📕 6y
Sungirl79 That is so cool!!😀 6y
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erzascarletbookgasm
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Thank you, @batsy for the lovely surprise! The books sound intriguing and we (my kids and I) love all the treats! We have to rescue the two little Santa chocolates 🍫 (not in the pic) and keep them in the fridge as they‘ve melted. The caramels are delicious! (Yes, started eating already). Love everything, thanks! ❣️🤗
I have something for you, too, just need to get myself to the post office soon! 😉

batsy You're welcome! ❤️ I was worried about melty Santas so I'm glad they're recuperating in the fridge 😁 I'm sorry that I only realised I forgot to include the card after I had sealed the package, so it should be arriving soon 😆 So glad you and your kids are enjoying the treats. 6y
Kalalalatja How sweet! 6y
LeahBergen 💕💕💕 6y
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batsy I meant to ask if the card finally arrived? 😆 Or I'll have a bone to pick with Pos Malaysia... 6y
erzascarletbookgasm Not yet, as of today. @batsy 6y
batsy @erzascarletbookgasm Ugh, I'm sorry. I assumed it would only take a couple days over regular mail 😡 6y
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JoeStalksBeck
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Sent out another package to @Tiffy_Reads today ❤️🎁🎄

BibliophileMomma My #bookwife is awesome 6y
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alibrarianslibrary
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Because I work with such great people. My teacher colleagues are getting some books from their favorite librarian!

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DebbieGrillo
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Listening to Christmas music, sipping coffee by the tree. Getting ready to read my #LMPBC book. Going for a tattoo consultation later today. #ShowUsYourTree #DecktheShelves @Tiffy_Reads @JoeStalksBeck

Mollyanna Tattoo consultation?!? What are you getting. I'm too scared to get one myself... so I have to live vicariously through those that do...😉 6y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Whatisit?Whatisit? Im thinking of my next one . . . 6y
DebbieGrillo @Mollyanna @ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled It will be my first. Hubby and I are getting petroglyphs from Saint John USVI. It's our happy place, Our Honeymoon spot and we are going for 5 weeks this winter. I will post a pic when it's done. 6y
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Vbrrgirl You have a lovely home! 6y
Vbrrgirl You have a lovely home! 6y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled That is SUCH a cool idea! 6y
Jinjer What a stylish tree and lovely room!!! 6y
DebbieGrillo Thanks @Jinjer 😊 6y
Mollyanna How cool! Can't wait to see it. 6y
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Moray_Reads
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I don't have a picture or a Litsy handle but my parents inform me that my #SSGP package had arrived safely and is waiting for me to go home for Christmas. My match can rest easy. Thank you in advance, I can't wait for 21st! #secretsantagoespostal #wintersolsticebookexchange

vivastory Safe travels! 6y
saresmoore Wishing you peace for your trip home! 6y
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NovelGirl82
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Merry Christmas to me!! My gist from the hubby came in today!! Yes, I‘m that gurl who asked for floor mats for my vehicle for Christmas. lol!

jbhops Hey, I got those one year, too! Married life is sexy. 6y
NovelGirl82 @jbhops Haha! Yeah it is!! 13 years in & I‘m making sure the floors in my new 4-Runner stay clean! Lol! 6y
jbhops Yeah! Old car club! I'm impressed with your 13 years. My Mazda will be 11 next year. Gotta keep those floors clean! 6y
jbhops Oh... You were taking about your marriage... Not your car..... 🤐😂😂I'm the worst at reading. 6y
NovelGirl82 @jbhops 😂😂😂😂That's awesome! No, the 4-runner is pretty new, the marriage not so much (but that's a good thing, right?!). 6y
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julesG
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Ordered the Christmas gift for my son seven weeks ago. I've received a message just now that the item will not be back in stock until February 2018. Argh!
Of course the item is sold out and is traded on Ebay and Amazon market place for exorbitantly high prices. Argh!

So, my poor boy will have to make do with the books I got him. (He'll like those. I'm sure. He'll get a Gaiman.)

Still 😬😬😠

Leniverse Oh no! What were you trying to order? 6y
DGRachel That‘s so rude! I‘d be livid. 6y
julesG @Leniverse "Gravitrax" a cool new marble run that is so much the rage that it's sold out everywhere. Will have a talk with my son whether we'll sit it out or whether I should get some Lego instead. 6y
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LibrarianRyan I just watched a video for this and it is so cool. Bummer. 6y
OrangeMooseReads Aww that sucks! That‘s kind of poor business to wait that long to let you know, unless they were that swamped and/or the production company didn‘t let the seller know in a timely manner. I would be ticked none the less. 6y
Tamra Oh, that is frustrating, especially when it‘s for a child. 6y
[DELETED] 3803335244 That stinks! Sorry 6y
megt That‘s so frustrating! I hope they were at least apologetic for taking so long to notify you. 6y
EllieDottie I‘m sorry!! At least books are the best gifts 🎁 😉 6y
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JoRead
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It's on its way! My #SSGP should be arriving soon. This is just a pic of the before it was placed in the mail 😉
#winterSolsticeBookExchange
#Secretsantagoespostal

@MrBook @BookBabe @Avanders

Avanders 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽♥️🎄 6y
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Moray_Reads
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That's my #secretsantagoespostal #wintersolsticebookexchange on its way to my lovely giftee. It should arrive in the next couple of days! 🎄🎄🎄🎅🎅🎅

LeahBergen Oooo! It looks lovely. 6y
Simona 😍😍😍Very nice❣️ 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks So pretty!!!! 6y
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CouronneDhiver Wow! That‘s a ton of stuff! 6y
Lwiesman Wow!!😍 It‘s so pretty!! 6y
Moray_Reads @CouronneDhiver I know 😳 I didn't realise how much there was until I wrapped it all, and I've just realised I left one thing out! I love presents ♥️ 6y
Redy2trvl So beautiful! 6y
Zelma I love the “spoiler alert: it‘s not a pony”. 😂 6y
vicgreentoriafield This looks lovely! 6y
Sarah83 That stickers 😂😂 6y
Kalalalatja Soooo pretty 😍😍😍 6y
SauerPatch Oooooh, I hope it's me because that looks amazing! 😄 6y
drokka The spoiler alert cracked me up! 😂😂 6y
Drebae29 Lovvvvvveeeee the paper 6y
megt Beautiful paper! 6y
Libby1 Lucky lucky me! ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
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kylienoele
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Time to wrap these bad boys and get them shipped out! #secretsantagoespostal #ssgp

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MaleficentBookDragon
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Came home last night to some bookish 💕. #restingbookface #whodunitdoeschristmas

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Redy2trvl
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Not sure where the #bookish gifts are going to fit???? 😂

#secretsantagoespostal

callielafleur That paper 😍😍 6y
AmyG The wrapping is so pretty. 6y
Cinfhen Great paper 6y
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Redy2trvl @callielafleur @AmyG @Cinfhen Thank you! I fell for the retro look, and thought it was a fun twist. 6y
Christine Pretty!! 6y
emilyhaldi So cute!!! ❤️ 6y
[DELETED] 206653737 Cute paper! 6y
Gissy Love that paper! 😍 6y
Redy2trvl Thanks @Gissy !! 6y
swishandflick Gorgeous! 6y
BookBabe Omg, so gorgeous! 😍😍😍 You are an awesome wrapper! Where did you get that paper? It‘s calling my name. ❤️ 6y
Redy2trvl Thank you @BookBabe I fell in love with the paper too! I think it came from Michael‘s, but don‘t quote me. 😂 6y
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actualdisneyprincess
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Came home from work to this lovely parcel, and did some sleuthing — thank you, @CocoReads ! I can‘t wait to see!! 😘😍 (also omg I hope you‘re feeling better!! being sick and stuck in bed is the WORST!) #booktoteswap

CocoReads Yay! I hope you like it! I am feeling a bit better during the day but the nights are still rough. 6y
actualdisneyprincess @CocoReads I‘m trying to decide if I have the willpower to wait until after work tomorrow to open it, or if I‘m gonna‘ do it as soon as I wake up! ;) (I‘ve found that sleeping with my essential oil diffuser going helps immensely with any and all ailments!!!) 6y
CocoReads I‘ve been having that same willpower argument myself. Chances are, I‘ll be up in the middle of the night and I‘ll do it then 6y
actualdisneyprincess @CocoReads ohhh I feel you on that one. I‘ve been waking up anywhere between 1:00-3:00 every night for about a year now (though I‘ve slowly gotten to the point where I do fall back to sleep, BUT IT IS GETTING REALLY OLD. 🙄) But at least this gives it a little bit of a bright spot! 😂 Sending you lots of continued feel-better vibes, and thank you again! (Ps your handwriting is 😍) 6y
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BookishClaire
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Need a Christmas gift for the bookworm in your life? Here you go: https://britlitblog.com/2017/11/13/want-a-monthly-personalised-book-recommendati...

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Moray_Reads
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My #SecretSantaGoesPostal #WinterSolsticeBookExchange shopping has started successfully! 🌲🎁🎄🎅🤶🌟

vivastory Exciting! 6y
LeahBergen Oooo! 6y
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cathysaid
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My #SecretSantaGoesPostal #WinterSolsticeBookExchange gifts are starting to arrive! I'm hoping to mail on Nov 30 when I forward my #LMPBC book.

IheartYA I have the same plan. Picked up priority boxes from the post office today. 😉 6y
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